The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has expanded its electric vehicle order with Rivian. With a second order batch, the total order volume grows to 977 vehicles worth approximately $97 million US dollars, equivalent to just under €84 million euros. Read more…

Around one week before a world premiere on June 23, Škoda has shared insights into the test program for its large electric SUV, the Peaq. This nearly 4.90-metre-long EV will round off Škoda’s all-electric lineup at the top end starting from mid-2026. In recent months, prototypes of the model have been tested in various regions around the world. Read more…

Chinese battery giant CATL says we’re still several years away from mass adoption of pure solid-state batteries in EVs. CATL CEO Robin Zeng also considers it likely that batteries with solid electrolytes will initially only be installed in premium automobile platforms. Read more…

Microlino AG has filed a complaint with the Swiss court against the Swiss Federal Office of Energy, as light electric vehicles like the Microlino are excluded from CO2 fleet regulations in Switzerland. The manufacturer laments this as systematic discrimination against M1-class electric vehicles. Read more…

BMW M unveiled the Concept Neue Klasse at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The study showcases the future design language of the performance subsidiary and combines it with the already announced technology for the all-electric M models of the Neue Klasse. Read more…

BYD is preparing to launch the Great Han in China – a flagship limousine measuring almost 5.3 meters in length with a peak power output of 570 kW. In addition to a pure electric version, the premium model will also be available as a plug-in hybrid. Read more…

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer apparently wants to relax sales targets for electric cars following pressure from industry and trade unions. A mandate that 80 per cent of new car sales must be fully electric vehicles by 2030 is to be reduced to 50 per cent. Read more…

The Chinese government has presented an ambitious plan to promote NEV trucks over 12 tonnes gross weight. The goal is for these New Energy Vehicles to achieve a 40 per cent registration share by 2030. To this end, the government intends to subsidize around 3,000 charging and battery swap stations. Read more…

Nissan has announced plans to launch the N7 electric mid-size saloon as the ‘Primera EV’ in the Philippines. The country is set to become the first overseas market for the China-made EV. Read more…

Although electric vehicles are significantly quieter than combustion-engine cars, they can still generate noises such as humming sounds that some occupants perceive as unpleasant. Researchers at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg have now developed a new method of reducing noise from EV power electronics using material derived from recycled tyres. Read more…

With the opening of a fast-charging park in Pombal near the Portuguese A1 motorway, charging provider Galp has completed its prestigious fast-charging corridor. This now connects Porto in the north of the country to the Algarve in the south along the A1 and A2 motorways. Read more…

Meghalaya, a state in northeastern India, has commissioned five electric buses in its capital city, Shillong. This marks the first introduction of electric buses in the city, which is also a popular hill station in the Northeast. Read more…

Peugeot has unveiled the production version of the E-208 GTi, one year after presenting the concept car. The hot hatch uses the M4+ electric motor, which delivers 207 kW and 345 Nm of torque. Prices start at €42,900 in France and £34,995 in the UK. Read more…

Mercedes-Benz has started series production of the all-electric VLE, the first model based on the company’s new VAN.EA electric vehicle platform. The vehicle is now rolling off the production line at Mercedes-Benz’s long-established van plant in Vitoria, Spain. Read more…

Development service provider IAV and semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia are collaborating on a new generation of high-voltage architectures for electric vehicles under the ‘ONE Inverter’ project. The partners aim to increase the amount of power that can be extracted from each battery cell, rather than focusing solely on larger battery capacities. Read more…

General Motors is reassessing its battery strategy for future electric vehicles. According to Kurt Kelty, the company’s head of battery development, GM is reconsidering earlier plans to introduce LFP cells and may instead focus on lithium manganese-rich (LMR) battery technology. Read more…

Chinese manufacturer BYD is bringing the Dolphin G DM-i to Europe. The plug-in hybrid in the B-segment is set to offer up to 105 kilometers of electric WLTP range, depending on the battery version, and was specifically developed for these markets. Read more…

Scania has secured an order for 105 battery-electric trucks from Swedish logistics specialist Wibax. The agreement is described as the EU’s largest electric truck deal for bulk transport to date and includes fleet optimisation services to support large-scale electrification. Read more…

Stellantis has integrated solid-state battery cells from its partner Factorial Energy into a development vehicle and has now launched a road-testing programme. The move follows the initial validation of the cells by Stellantis last year. Read more…

The young joint venture Renault Geely do Brasil has started production of the all-electric Geely EX2 at Renault’s plant in Curitiba, in the Brazilian state of Paraná. The international version of the Chinese bestseller Geely Yingyuan is positioned by the partners as a cost-effective option for urban mobility. Read more…